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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Rainham, Greater London
One call covers TR19 inspection in Rainham: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
About our TR19 inspection in Rainham
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Typical jobs include ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, on post-clean checks, access surveys and insurer audits.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in Rainham is usually done overnight, after the last service. Parking, loading and access to the roof are agreed with the building before the night of the clean.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Rainham (RM13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The times the site is available
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Why deal with it now?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, while there’s still time to put anything right. A busy site in Rainham builds up dirt and wear quickly, so putting it off makes the eventual job larger.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why Rainham businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Towns and villages near Rainham
Other services in Rainham
What TR19 inspection looks like in Rainham
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 6 pubs, bars and clubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Rainham. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading isn’t affected. Environmental health officers from Havering council inspect food businesses in Rainham. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Helen and St Giles or elsewhere in Rainham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Rainham Village Primary School or anywhere near Rainham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Every kind of commercial site in Rainham, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, and Rainham is one of them. London is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
Every address in RM13 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. You will find streets such as New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Rainham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Harris Academy Rainham, The Chafford School and The Phoenix pub and the streets around them. Rainham has its own railway station: Rainham (Essex) station. Nearby you will also find St George's Hospital (2.3 miles north-east) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Rainham include Ingrebourne Marshes.
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Rainham
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
A hospital like St George's Hospital, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What insurance they carry
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Before any visit in Rainham, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Rainham
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Rainham out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Rainham, the Food Standards Agency lists about 11 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Which environmental health team covers Rainham?
Kitchens in Rainham are inspected by Havering council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Where we cannot see enough, we arrange a survey.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Mechanical faults in the extract
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Rainham
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits